North Korea tests nuclear device

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North Koreans watch an announcer reading a statement on the country's nuclear test on a large screen in front of Pyongyang's railway station. A defiant North Korea on Tuesday staged its most powerful nuclear test yet and warned of "stronger" action to follow if the ensuing wave of global condemnation translated into tougher sanctions.

North Koreans watch an announcer reading a statement on the country's nuclear test on a large screen in front of Pyongyang's railway station. A defiant North Korea on Tuesday staged its most powerful nuclear test yet and warned of "stronger" action to follow if the ensuing wave of global condemnation translated into tougher sanctions. (AFP / Getty Images)